Types Of Weight Loss

     Weight loss is a reduction of the total body mass. Weight loss can be unintentionally that is if a person is underlying any disease. It can also be a conscious effort to improve an actual or perceived overweight. Losing weight unintentionally can be a concern and therefore you might have to visit your physician. When a person is losing weight, they are losing fat, muscle, or water - or a combination of both. If a person is overweight then diet and exercise can help to reduce the overall weight and body mass. Therefore when you are trying to lose your weight you just need to follow certain simple guidelines and just put them into practice.

Weight loss can be of two types. They are Unintentional Weight-Loss and Intentional Weight Loss. Unintentional Weight-Loss happens when a person is losing weight without trying; there could be a number of different factors. There can be medical conditions such as diabetes. When a person suffers from diabetes he begins to lose weight. Therefore they have to be taken care with great effort because their body begins burning fat and muscle. It cannot access the glucose from the food that they are eating. There are many other cause of unintentional loss of weight. Some of them are HIV infection, hormonal imbalances like overactive thyroid gland, and even some forms of cancers.

Intentional Weight Loss means trying to lose weight deliberately because they are overweight. In simple words we can say that they want to improve their health. There are many weight loss programme, some are helpful, some are very unusual and some are just plain nuts. These programmes can help to reduce health risks, it also increase fitness. It also helps to reduce pain. Weight loss also leads to a reduction in high blood pressure. Intentional weight loss can also be achieved with the help of diets, although weight loss is generally associated with some degree of change in lifestyle habits, or taking exercise

There are different types of weight loss methods or techniques. These techniques are applied in case of severe obesity, use of drugs and supplements that decrease appetite, block fat absorption, or reduce stomach volume. One of the most common techniques used is the bariatric surgery. This surgery modifies the digestive process so that it can achieve rapid weight loss. The surgery can be divided into three major types they are Restrictive, Malabsorptive or a combination of both. Another most commonly used weight loss method is Dietary supplements. Even though it is widely used, it is not considered a healthy option for weight loss.

Weight loss industry has substantial market for products. They promise that their products are easier to use, quicker, cheaper, more reliable, or less painful. These include books, DVDs, CDs, crèmes, lotions, pills, rings and earrings, body wraps, body belts and other materials, fitness centers, personal coaches, weight loss groups, and food products and supplements. To feel healthier and to live longer you just need to focus on your lifestyle and your food habits.

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